Title:
SETTABLE FLUIDS AND METHODS FOR USE IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005068582
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention relates to subterranean operations, and more particularly, to settable fluids comprising vitrified shale and hydrated lime and methods of using such settable fluids in subterranean applications. In an exemplary embodiment, the settable fluids of the present invention may be used as a displacement fluid. In another exemplary embodiment, the settable fluids of the present invention may be used as a drilling fluid.
Inventors:
BROTHERS LANCE E (US)
Application Number:
PCT/GB2004/005339
Publication Date:
January 05, 2006
Filing Date:
December 17, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERV INC (US)
WAIN CHRISTOPHER PAUL (GB)
BROTHERS LANCE E (US)
WAIN CHRISTOPHER PAUL (GB)
BROTHERS LANCE E (US)
International Classes:
C04B28/02; C04B28/18; C09K8/14; C09K8/16; C09K8/46; C09K8/467; (IPC1-7): C09K7/02; C04B28/18; E21B33/13
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2004109056A1 | 2004-12-16 |
Foreign References:
| US4120360A | 1978-10-17 |
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